Diamond Body Type
Attributes
- Narrow shoulders and hips in combination with a wider midriff
- Weight is concentrated in the waist and upper hips
General Stylist Tips
This figure needs to balance width in the waist area by creating the illusion of wider shoulders and hips. This can be realized with…
- Looser silhouettes that flow over the midsection such as flared, tent and caftan dresses or blouses
- Style lines and details that draw attention away from the center of the body at the shoulder and knee or below knee line such as sleeves with voluminous or structured shoulders and flared skirts
- Surplice style tops are created with diagonal lines that lead the eye up and down
- Box style tops are a great waist camouflage
Stylist Tips for Fall/Winter
- Dresses
- Tent, trapeze and caftan styles will drape beautifully on this shape
- Styles with an open neckline such as v-neck or scoop with a diaphanous body that flows easily over the midsection
- Try to stick with dresses that have sleeves which act to extend your shoulder line
- A belted dress with puff sleeves and an a-line skirt will balance your silhouette.
- The basic sheath dress with a twist is a wonderful option for an updated classic look. A style that has front pleats (see Cynthia Steffe's version) will draw the eye inward.
- Blouses
- Puff, balloon, kimono...these are all sleeve styles you should become familiar with. Basically, they are slight variations on a voluminous sleeve and work great to balance your silhouette.
- Tie neck tops are so on trend. A more conservative approach is a slouchy blouse featuring a loose tie at the neckline. For a night out a halter style with a bow is fun and flirty.
- Neckline embellishment whether it's rhinestones, sequins or ruffles will act to draw the eye upward
- Pants
- Slim fit cropped pants look best with a more voluminous top
- This season's hot wide leg menswear inspired trousers create volume where it's needed.
- Skirts
- This season's newest style, the bell skirt, works great for you. Choose one with a bit of structured volume to lead the eye outward.
- A-line skirt
- A peplum waisted skirt is the newest silhouette and will easily balance your figure, creating the illusion of a wider hip area.